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I have since moved many times.2017-07-06 10:53:08Zsharinees/topics.orphans.us.tx/28.1/mb.ashxLooking for Bexar County Texas 1945 finalized adoptions military mothers Baby boys birth date was Dec 29 1944./topics.orphans.us.tx/121/mb.ashx
Ronald Wayne Owen Dec 29 1944 Bexar county Texas. birth mother was ether at Lakeland or Randolph air force base possibly. 2017-04-02 00:03:03Zplhodge65/topics.orphans.us.tx/121/mb.ashxRe: Home of the Good Shepherd Waco Tx/topics.orphans.us.tx/6.2/mb.ashx
Have found some articles r/t to this subject; is this account still current?<br>2017-02-26 01:13:21Zdbctrautman/topics.orphans.us.tx/6.2/mb.ashxSearching for Biological Parents/topics.orphans.us.tx/120/mb.ashx
See attached. If you can help me or know something, please contact me (225) 261-3192, (225) 229-3061, (225) 270-2573. I will be updating the Registry with fewer details, as I really don't know them, to widen the search and match criteria. Visit my website: <a href="http://www.forjonah.net" target="_blank">www.forjonah.net</a>2017-02-23 17:56:38Zm_breau89/topics.orphans.us.tx/120/mb.ashxRe: Children who once lived at Buckners Childrens Home In Dallas, Tx/topics.orphans.us.tx/112.1/mb.ashx
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/69603532188/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/69603532188/</a><br>2016-08-11 08:24:23Zlonshonyock1/topics.orphans.us.tx/112.1/mb.ashxRe: Which Orphanage in Texas?/topics.orphans.us.tx/32.1.1.1/mb.ashx
My mother and aunt were in this same orphanage I think. I am searching for info too.<br>2016-02-26 22:25:41Zkimnmarkle/topics.orphans.us.tx/32.1.1.1/mb.ashxWaco,TX/ State Home/School /topics.orphans.us.tx/119/mb.ashx
In the 1940 Censes, Nellie Otto, age 14 is listed as an inmate of the Waco State School. I am looking for information (dates) on her placement, and also when she was released. Who placed her there. <br><br>Thank you,<br>Becky Otto<br><a href="mailto://beckyotto@sbcglobal.net">beckyotto@sbcglobal.net</a>2015-09-21 15:48:52ZHoustonTX1970/topics.orphans.us.tx/119/mb.ashxRe: Charles fostered or adopted by Milton and Elizabeth Dill /topics.orphans.us.tx/117.1/mb.ashx
Charles may have been brought from TN to TX by someone for the purpose of adoption or fostering, but there has never been any large scale "orphan train" into Texas like there has been in other highly publicized areas. I find it a little difficult to believe that Charles would have wealthy family back in TN who wouldn't have found a way to help care for him, unless the Dills were also in TN and took Charles with them and moved to TX. His enlistment records should show place of birth, as well as the death cert. His SS application should also have the same details...you'll want the SS-5 application. Charles may have had a gift for gab and been a good story teller.<br><br>Hope that helps.2015-04-06 13:58:41Zbexargenliblookup/topics.orphans.us.tx/117.1/mb.ashxRe: Gulf Coast Child Placing Bureau, Houston or Galveston,TX/topics.orphans.us.tx/5.2.1/mb.ashx
I, too, am looking for info about this Bureau for an adoption that occurred in Dec 1927. Wondering if anyone ever found anything tangible.2015-03-19 15:27:03Zsshackelford55/topics.orphans.us.tx/5.2.1/mb.ashxRe: From Ft Worth Tx/topics.orphans.us.tx/118.635.646.1/mb.ashx
dear kathy,<br>my husband and 2 younger siblings were taken from their parents and put in lena pope home. his siblings were adopted but he never was...so he lived his entire childhood as an orphan at lena pope (from when he was 5 until they sent him away at 18)...1959-1972. he has a very hard time talking about it...and i'm looking for someone else who lived there who could tell me what that place was like. his name was jimmy carter (not the president :) he said that lena pope house used to have an annual fundraiser with united way, and that they made him be in the promo photos and give a little speech each year (probably around ages 8-12). he doesn't have any idea why he and his siblings were taken out of their home by the state and put in lena pope? he has no copy of any of his medical files or child welfare file or lena pope file. sorry i'm babbling on but i just saw your listing and saw that you lived there around the same time too. would you be willing to talk with me on the phone or exchange emails so i can understand what all you kids went through. any help would be appreciated! thanks, layne ann2014-11-17 23:14:28Zlaynelakefish/topics.orphans.us.tx/118.635.646.1/mb.ashxCharles fostered or adopted by Milton and Elizabeth Dill /topics.orphans.us.tx/117/mb.ashx
I believe my maternal grandfather Charles Elmont Dill was possible brought to Texas via an orphan train. He always told my grandmother that he was born in Tennessee and had wealthy family members there but she always said he was a liar also. I have a news paper article with his picture and his foster/adoptive parents on their farm in Texas and the notation to the picture refers to them as his foster parents so I don't know if there was ever an adoption? I have not been able to locate a birth cert but he did serve in WWI. So I guess I am just looking for some information on orphans and the possibility he was on a orphan train. Thank you Helen2014-10-21 01:58:09Zlucyfan27/topics.orphans.us.tx/117/mb.ashxRuth Wynelle McGee, birth name Florence Anderson/topics.orphans.us.tx/116/mb.ashx
My mother, now deceased, was born in Ft Worth TX, September 27, 1921. Her birth name was Florence Anderson and she was adopted by Joel and Julia Mc Gee of Knox City TX.<br><br>Her adoption was handled by the Texas Children's Home and Aid Society. I am trying to determine her birth mother and father if possible. Gladney says they have no records. I have the adoption paper and birth certificate.<br><br>She always wanted to know about her family and my goal is to see that through if possible.2014-07-22 02:04:28ZMichaelcstinson/topics.orphans.us.tx/116/mb.ashxMattie, J.B., Tella and Jack Martin, Methodist Orphanage/topics.orphans.us.tx/115/mb.ashx
These four children were the first children placed in the Methodist Orphanage of Texas sometime after 1869 according to family records. They are the children of my great aunt Letitia Todd Martin. She died and to my knowledge the family lost contact with these children after they were placed in the orphanage. I would appreciate any information about them.2014-06-03 20:54:50Zjsmiller1/topics.orphans.us.tx/115/mb.ashxBuckner Orphan Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/114/mb.ashx
Seeking information on Maud McCune, likely buried at Buckner Orphan Home Cemetery, Dallas Texas. She was 12 years old and listed as a resident along with her sisters Agnes and Ethel in the 1900 census. Her sister "Agnes McCne" (McCune) is in the photo of the 'Buckner Orphanage Residents At State Fair, Texas, c. 1900' and located 'Second Row from Top-Girls, # 7 and indicated by an 'inked arrow' (photo link below). <br> <a href="http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jwheat/bucknerorphanagefair1900.html" target="_blank">http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jwheat/buckn...</a> <br>Maud apparently is not in this photo. Agnes and Ethel survived and led long lives. There are no further records for Maud "Maudie Mae" McCune that I can find and suspect that she died there while a resident. Some researchers indicate she died in 1900 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. <br>Maud's sister Ethel described her family's history pioneering in Indian Territory, including how they got to Buckner Orphan Home (at link below). <br> <a href="http://www.okcemeteries.net/washita/miscobit/evanseebio.htm" target="_blank">http://www.okcemeteries.net/washita/miscobit/evanseebio.htm</a><br>Any info or leads to follow would be greatly appreciated. <br>Thanks, Barb<br> <br><br>2014-04-30 18:58:37Zblfd1947/topics.orphans.us.tx/114/mb.ashxRe: Home of the Good Shepherd Waco Tx/topics.orphans.us.tx/6.1/mb.ashx
J. L. Russell was my great, great Grandfather. He and his wife, Hattie, ran the home for some time. I've looking for information about the home.2014-02-19 21:50:26Zmargo2112/topics.orphans.us.tx/6.1/mb.ashxWaldo Glen Davis and/or Mary Ella Clough/topics.orphans.us.tx/113/mb.ashx
These were my grand parents. My grandma, Mary Ella, went in to Buckner's as a baby prob before 1year old. My grandpa, Waldo Glen sometime after the age of 9. Wondered if anyone had knowledge of them or how to get info records on them....thanks!2014-02-15 23:45:18Zmamasinstitches/topics.orphans.us.tx/113/mb.ashxRe: Looking for anyone who knew my father or uncle/topics.orphans.us.tx/111.1/mb.ashx
???<br>variation on spelling<br>Name: Claud Rickett <br>Age: 6 <br>Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934 <br>Gender: Male <br>Race: White <br>Birthplace: Texas <br>Marital Status: Single <br>Relation to Head of House: Son <br>Home in 1940: Odessa, Ector, Texas<br>Inferred Residence in 1935: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas <br>Residence in 1935: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas <br>Resident on farm in 1935: No <br>Sheet Number: 8B <br>Attended School or College: Yes <br>Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade <br>Household Members: Name Age <br>L B Rickett abt 1889 51 roughneck for Oil drilling contractor <br>Hallie Rickett 30 abt 1910 missouri<br>Virginia Rickett 14<br>Claud Rickett 6 <br>Henry Rickett 5 <br> <br>info that may apply to "L B"<br>Name: Leonard B Ricketts <br>Gender: Male <br>Birth Year: abt 1887 <br>Birthplace: Texas <br>Race: White <br>Home in 1930: Precinct 4, Winkler, Texas<br>Marital Status: Married <br>Relation to Head of House: Head <br>Spouse's Name: Cara L Ricketts <br>Father's Birthplace: Alabama <br>Mother's Birthplace: Alabama <br>Occupation:Labor for oil field***<br>Household Members: Name Age <br>Leonard B Ricketts 43 <br>Cara L Ricketts 30 <br> <br>WWI DRAFT REG<br>Name: Leonard Boyd Ricketts <br>County: Henderson <br>State: Texas <br>Birthplace: Novarrah[NAVARRO] County <br>Birth Date: 6 Aug 1888 <br>Race: Caucasian (White) <br><br><br>I am not related<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Connie<br> <br>2013-03-13 13:48:37Znanablue2007/topics.orphans.us.tx/111.1/mb.ashxChildren who once lived at Buckners Childrens Home In Dallas, Tx/topics.orphans.us.tx/112/mb.ashx
My name is Rose Howard, my brothers and sisters grow up there also. I would like to connect with people who lived at Buckners during the years from 1950's to 1970's.My sisters and I stayed in the Crouch Dorm and our brothers stayed in the McRoy Dorm. I fell like something is missing and hopefully by reconnecting with my past i can find myself and peace again.2013-01-30 03:06:07Zsissydog1962/topics.orphans.us.tx/112/mb.ashxRe: Roscoe Benton Jr/topics.orphans.us.tx/109.1/mb.ashx
I have the old news paper where the children where found on around X-mas because it states that the six children almost missed Sanata due to the family being separated they where found hungry at their home. The home they where taken to first was the Tarrant County Children's Home. and later to the Lena Pope Home. The children where taken prior to her death an before she married Nathan Kennard. I have much of your family history if you want it. I am married to Johnny Dean Richardson, my husband father was Dalphine's brother. 2012-12-30 00:30:01Zmaginer/topics.orphans.us.tx/109.1/mb.ashxLooking for anyone who knew my father or uncle/topics.orphans.us.tx/111/mb.ashx
Claude Ricketts or Henry Ricketts, I believe lived at Buckner from 1938 until they graduated. Trying to find some family history and poss. who there family was. 2012-12-06 10:51:05Zthatnurse/topics.orphans.us.tx/111/mb.ashxRe: Dallas County Orphanages 1890-1920/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.760.1/mb.ashx
Thanks to all who have responded to my query. Thanks Pat for the information you gave. I will look into it.2012-06-20 02:17:39Zbeadwomann/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.760.1/mb.ashxRe: Orphanage/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.759.2/mb.ashx
Barbara, I know it has been a long time since you responded to the original post I made about my grandma being raised in an orphanage, but I just found your reply tonight. I had stopped looking for a long time. It was just so frustrating after so many brick walls. I thought it was very interesting when I read about the orphan's home in Monroe, LA. My grandma's first husband was from Ruston, LA., which is just west of Monroe. If you see this please get back in contact with me please. Thanks so much2012-06-20 02:14:31Zbeadwomann/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.759.2/mb.ashxRe: Orphanages in Dallas/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.696.726.767/mb.ashx
My father was also in Hope Cottage around 1925 along with his brothers. They were moved to Corsicana State Home and never adopted. I would love to find his father (my grandfather) who I know would not be alive now. My father's name was Walter Jay Morris. His mother died just before he was left at the orphanage. Hope Cottage was run by the KKK previously. My father often talked about the men in their robes. Since my father was born in 1922, he was very young when he stayed there. He died in 1997 but I am still pursuing the hunt. I would love to hear your father's story also. Thank you, Susan2012-06-19 01:35:03ZMarimemories/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.696.726.767/mb.ashxRobbie Lee Pittman/topics.orphans.us.tx/110/mb.ashx
I am trying to find the circumstances surrounding Robbie but have scant information. Believe she was orphaned sometime in the 1920s, later married Leonard Earl Jones of Mills Co., TX and bore one known child named Lovona Fay either in Runnels County, TX or in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX. on Oct 27, 1949. Cannot find any further documentation of marriage/divorce/death/birth. <br><br>Update; Robbie Lee may have been a Nelson,age 41/2 in a 1930 Texas Census, daughter of Lou Ella Nelson,aged 16 in 1930, daughter (possibly from an earlier marriage) of Marion Burke Lawson and Ida Isabelle Strange from the Alabama area. Anyone out there with possible ties to them?2012-05-07 04:26:20Ztexasbearcat/topics.orphans.us.tx/110/mb.ashxRe: Orphanage in Temple, Texas ca. 1900/topics.orphans.us.tx/97.1/mb.ashx
I have information on your Grandmother. My aunt remembers her well as a child "aunt Doci" would come visit. I have information on her Father and mother. Wilford Gassiott Married twice, his first wife was the mother of my ancestor Myrtie Gassiott. His second marriage produced 3 more children. I believe Myrtie and his brothers raised the children but didn't know that she was an orphan. Wilfords will provided for his younger children. Please contact me for more information. Wilford and his 3 brothers fought in the civil war and his father was Francis (Joseph Joshua) Gassiot. 2012-01-14 16:39:31Zprice_kimberly/topics.orphans.us.tx/97.1/mb.ashxRe: Shaun David Erwin b. 9/3/1978 was in Lubbock, TX , when he was adopted/topics.orphans.us.tx/102.1.1/mb.ashx
I am the sister in law to Sean Erwin. I married the oldest of the Erwin boy's. My husband has been searching for a long time to find anything on his brother. If anyone has any information that we might be able to use please feel free to email me or post here. I will continually try to find him and check back daily for any new post.<br><br>Thank you,<br>Mrs. Charles Anderson<br><a href="mailto://deedee.anderson2011@yahoo.com">deedee.anderson2011@yahoo.com</a>2011-11-04 14:39:58Zdeedee_anderson2011/topics.orphans.us.tx/102.1.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Yes it worked, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!2011-10-03 00:48:52Zkbarsanford32/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3.1.1/mb.ashx
Beverly -<br> <br>I have attached the scanned photo. I hope it comes through for you. My mom (Earlene, Catherine's daughter) had the photo copied about 20 years ago and gave the copies to various family members. It's one of my prized possessions. <br><br>Enjoy,<br>Kay Bannon2011-10-01 21:29:49ZNavBuny/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3.1.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3.1/mb.ashx
Yes I would love that so very much!!!!!!! I am Beverly Stone Sanford. My email is <a href="mailto://kbarsanford@sbcglobal.net">kbarsanford@sbcglobal.net</a>. Bless You, thanks so much. 2011-10-01 21:19:27Zkbarsanford32/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx
I am interested in any information I can find. I am researching a family member and it shows him and his parents address as Waco Ward 1, McLennan Tx. Shows the father in the construction trade. I have no idea if he was adopted or an orphan, but am curious as to why the parents would be listed there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 2011-09-30 16:12:26Zyrosetx2/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2.1.1/mb.ashx
I am the daughter of your aunt katie but probably not the one you have been in contact with. My sister has been the one working on geneology. My daughter was the one who found the orphanage site.2011-06-20 13:19:04Zthejones191/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2.1/mb.ashx
I am the gr granddaughter of James Soloman Ray Freeman, I have been working on family gen. for years, and trying to find out about the orphanage. I wrote to aunt katie's daughter once are you her? i live in okla.2011-06-19 21:37:20Zkbarsanford32/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Just in case you do not know, that Methodist home orphanage is still in existence in Waco over near the zoo. My sister worked there for many years until recently. I do not know though how freely they give out information.2011-05-10 15:57:10ZHNWTX/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRoscoe Benton Jr/topics.orphans.us.tx/109/mb.ashx
My dad and his siblings were placed in an orphanage in Texas. I believe it was around 1954. Roscoe (went by Rocky) was born in Dec 1941. I am mostly curious about which orphanage he was in and whether he was placed before or after his mother Hazel's death in 1954. I was told the orphanage was in Dallas? But all the family lived in Tarrant County and Coleman County.So how would I go about finding which orphanage and what time frame? Any help would be hugely appreciated as the curiosity is killing me!2011-04-25 16:13:29ZAbenton75/topics.orphans.us.tx/109/mb.ashxTARRANT COUNTY ADOPTIONS 1953/topics.orphans.us.tx/108/mb.ashx
MALE 12-21-1953<br>HARRIS HOSPITAL<br>MOTHER BETTY LEE CARTER SMITH2011-04-13 00:03:15ZLISAMSLAGLE/topics.orphans.us.tx/108/mb.ashxRe: State orphanages in Tarrant County Texas in 1953/topics.orphans.us.tx/9.2/mb.ashx
BORN 12-21-1953 HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL<br>WHITE MALE<br>MOTHER LISTED AS BETTY LEE CARTER SMITH2011-04-08 23:55:27ZLISAMSLAGLE/topics.orphans.us.tx/9.2/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3/mb.ashx
I have a family photo of the children with their parents and Hail grandparents. It's probably the last photo taken before Elizabeth's death so it was most likely taken in 1894. I would be glad to share it if you are interested.2011-04-03 17:33:37ZNavBuny/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.3/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2/mb.ashx
My mother was Katherine Freeman Owens. She was born in 1893 and died in 1992. I would like more information on either the Hail's or the Freeman's. They were raised in the orphanage in Waco TX2011-03-29 01:43:33Zthejones191/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.2/mb.ashxRe: Buckner Orphans Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/16.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Thanks, I've looking for that information for a very long time.<br><br>cor2010-10-17 00:21:14Zcoray1960/topics.orphans.us.tx/16.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Buckner Orphans Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/16.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx
your info is wrong<br>Name: Raymond White<br>Death Date: 07 Jan 1936<br>Death Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas<br>Gender: Male<br>Race: White<br>Death Age: 4 years 8 months 26 days<br>Estimated Birth Date: <br>Birth Date: 11 Apr 1931<br>Birthplace: Bridgeport, Texas<br>Marital Status: Single<br>Spouse's Name: <br>Father's Name: Fred Henry White<br>Father's Birthplace: Oklahoma<br>Mother's Name: Ella Leona Watson<br>Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas<br>Occupation: <br>Place of Residence: <br>Cemetery: Buckner<br>Burial Place: <br>Burial Date: 08 Jan 1936<br>Additional Relatives: <br>Film Number: 2116782<br>Digital Film Number: 4143542<br>Image Number: 859<br>Reference Number: pg 864 No 1545<br>Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976<br>INQUEST HELD JAN 8 1936<br>INFORMANT: HAL BUCKNER [BUCKNER'S ORPHAN HOME]<br>cause of death: endocarditis2010-10-16 21:35:19Znanablue2007/topics.orphans.us.tx/16.1.1.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Buckner Orphans Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/16.1.1.2/mb.ashx
I’m trying to locate information about an uncle, Ray White, whom I’ve been told died in Buckner’s Orphanage in 1931 or 1932. He would have been just a few months old as I have been informed. <br>At the time of Ray’s death, my Mother and four of her siblings where being cared for at home.<br><br>Any information provided will be greatly appreciated.<br><br>COR<br><br>2010-10-16 20:50:29Zcoray1960/topics.orphans.us.tx/16.1.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Ronnie Lynn Bagley/topics.orphans.us.tx/106.1/mb.ashx
My mother was born in Ft Worth, TX at the Volunteers of America Maternity Home. There was also another home, Edna Gladney Home for Unwed Mothers, which was in the same area.<br><br>It is difficult getting records from that time though we were able to send the info to Austin and recieve back some info. From there, my mother went to the court where the papers were filed and she was able to get them opened up.<br><br>Good luck.2010-09-20 15:09:42Zgalewareham/topics.orphans.us.tx/106.1/mb.ashxLooking for possible orphanage/topics.orphans.us.tx/107/mb.ashx
I've been tasked with locating a possible orphanage or children's home in Houston. It is supposed to be located at W Dallas and Shepherd Drive and working as of the 1950s. However, I'm not sure of the name. <br>The building was moved to Albany St and it became a hotel.<br>The building is noted for its arches and a stone kitchen.<br>Any help would be greatly appreciated.2010-08-09 01:58:29ZMBSpector/topics.orphans.us.tx/107/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
I am aware of the Waco Orphanage being open still as I live not too far from Waco. However, even though the records I am looking for are 107 yrs old, they have a death grip on any documentation concerning their residents. Thank you for the response...much appreciated.2010-07-23 19:05:23Zidontfollow/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Buckner's Orphanage, Dallas, TX/topics.orphans.us.tx/15.2.1/mb.ashx
Can you please tell me if you have any information on kids with the last name of Brooks. The mother's name was Eloise Brooks but we don't know her married name (or even if she was married), but we believe her two children were placed in Buckner's in either the 1930's or 1940's after her death. Thank you for the help! 2010-06-01 21:23:31Zroeslers/topics.orphans.us.tx/15.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Dallas County Orphanages 1890-1920/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.760/mb.ashx
I hope by now you have found the info you need. In case you haven't, I would suggest you check Census records. I found my grandmother listed as an "inmate" at Buckner's in the 1910 Census. When I called Buckner's, they provided me with a copy of the application for admitance for her and two or her siblings, which provided a wealth of information. One caveat, she was listed under a nickname, rather than her correct given name.<br><br>Good luck. Pat2010-03-09 17:51:44Zpbausell/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.760/mb.ashxRe: Buckner Ophanage/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.750.754.741.2/mb.ashx
I hope by now you have found the info you need on Buckner's. Just in case you havent, I wanted to let you know that there are books about it--one that might be of special interest to you is "The Orphan Chronicles." I got my copy on Amazon. I visited Buckner's recently and found a room with photos and memorabilia that might also be of interest to you. You can get the address and phone number on line.<br><br>Pat2010-03-09 17:43:46Zpbausell/topics.orphans.us.tx/105.750.754.741.2/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
I have wondered the very same thing. I believe atleast one person on my Fathers side (Foreman) was killed in the storm as well as it orphaning the three on my mom's side. 2010-03-07 18:38:06Zidontfollow/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: orphanage in waco texas/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1/mb.ashx
My Great grandad was John S. Hodges.Family stories say he survived the 1900 Galveston hurricane,but most of his family were killed.Wonder how many kids were put in orphanages after that storm? Jerry <a href="mailto://jerrydoughty@verizon.net">jerrydoughty@verizon.net</a>2010-03-07 14:55:45ZJeDoughty62/topics.orphans.us.tx/101.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Shaun David Erwin b. 9/3/1978 was in Lubbock, TX , when he was adopted/topics.orphans.us.tx/102.1/mb.ashx
PETTY, CHRISTOPHER W<br><br>Associated names:<br>PETTY, CHRIS <br> 31 KENNETT, MO<br> PETTY, STEVE LANNEY (age 57)<br>PETTY, PAUL E (age 80)<br>PETTY, ALICE M (age 78)<br><br>see all relatives... <br>4. PETTY, DANIEL EDWARD 31 ARLINGTON, TX<br> PETTY, MARK EDWARD (age 57)<br>PETTY, CYNTHIA HUDSON (age 54)<br>PETTY, DOUGLAS HUDSON (age 27)<br><br>IT MIGHT BE THE DANIEL EDWARD SAME DATE OF BIRTH <br>OR THE CHRISTOPHER PETTY JOANN ROSE SEARCH ANGEL2010-03-02 16:57:07Zjabr0/topics.orphans.us.tx/102.1/mb.ashx